dot-data_spec_update: Update data spec in the correct YAML file

In framework: Structured Data Science Project Scaffolding

Update data spec in the correct YAML file

Description

Traverses a dot-notated key like "final.public.test" and updates or inserts the given spec in the corresponding YAML file (either embedded in settings.yml or in an external settings/data.yml file). Automatically handles nested paths and creates intermediate structures as needed.

Usage

.data_spec_update(path, spec)

Arguments

path	Dot notation key (e.g., "final.public.test") indicating where to place the spec in the configuration hierarchy
spec	A named list containing the data spec fields (path, type, delimiter, locked, encrypted, etc.)

Value

Invisibly returns NULL. Function is called for its side effect of updating the YAML configuration file.

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